La grande lotteria

This short-lived TV series followed the changes in the lives of people after they were the winners of a million dollar sweepstakes. While some of the changes were positive, many guest millionaires found their lives not so great after winning the prize.

I agree with TGLO1 - but I was 14 - and this show was a fun memory at a time when networks were also programming "Supertrain" and "Hello, Larry". The theme song written by Charles Fox was what made it for me, along with guest actors similar to The Love Boat (TV stars with series currently on the air and movie actors past their prime). When composer Fox was recently on TV Confidential, I asked host Ed Robertson to play the theme, but alas: no luck - I hadn't heard it in 35 years until I discovered The 2 min. opening titles on YouTube as "sweepstakes theme". As a note, the singer for the theme is well-known lounge act Ron Dante, and Fox himself is one of the most prolific composers of catchy TV tunes, including "The Love Boat", "Wonder Woman", "Happy Days", and "Laverne & Shirley". Only Alan Thicke can claim more cheesy lyrics (I'll let you figure out his credits).

I was just about 8 when this show came on the air. It was only about 6 or seven episodes but for some reason the title song got into my brain and made an impression. Something about "Don't be afraid to dream" and I took it to heart , even today. I don't remember much about the show but I remember the premise of it. I just wish that for some weird reason, somebody would release it but I really doubt it. Or at least a recording of the song. If anybody out there managed to taped it , probably on Beta back in the 70's , maybe you could release it on You tube or something. I would just love to see this show once again.What I remember about the lesson that I got from the show is that money alone cannot make you happy .